by Fix MI State | Jun 18, 2017 | Stormwater & Wastewater, Michigan beaches, Drinking Water & Recreational Waters
LANSING, MI — On the cusp of what’s expected to be another sizable summer algae bloom in Lake Erie, the state of Michigan has released a plan for improving the lake that critics say doesn’t do enough to reduce nutrient-laden runoff from farms. The...
by Fix MI State | Jun 14, 2017 | Roads & Bridges, Dams & Other, Michigan beaches, Drinking Water & Recreational Waters, Stormwater & Wastewater
As much of the nation focused on testimony last Thursday from former FBI Director James Comey, there were some who headed to the White House to talk infrastructure with the President and Vice President. Among the group of some 40 officials was Candice Miller, former...
by Fix MI State | Jun 14, 2017 | Roads & Bridges
Commuters will get to their destinations a bit quicker now as the speed limit on Interstate 69 in St. Clair County has officially been increased to 75 mph for vehicles and 65 for trucks. Signs along the interstate between Port Huron and the Genesee/Lapeer county...
by Fix MI State | Jun 14, 2017 | Dams & Other, Michigan beaches, Drinking Water & Recreational Waters, Roads & Bridges, Stormwater & Wastewater
Lansing — Gov. Rick Snyder and Republican legislative leaders have agreed to deposit $35 million into a statewide infrastructure fund and $150 million into a “rainy day” savings fund as part of a final budget deal for fiscal year 2018. The Legislature had cut proposed...
by Fix MI State | Jun 13, 2017 | Roads & Bridges, Dams & Other, Michigan beaches, Drinking Water & Recreational Waters, Stormwater & Wastewater
From its stormwater and wastewater systems to its roads and bridges, Michigan’s infrastructure needs some love—a lot of love. Separate studies released by the Governor’s 21st Century Infrastructure Commission and Business Leaders for Michiganindicate that the state...